Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a striking Western native prized for its large, soft-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped pink to rosy-purple flowers. Native to much of the western United States and parts of Canada, it is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Its showy blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, while the foliage provides an important food source for monarch and other milkweed-associated caterpillars. Mature plants typically reach 2–5 feet (60–150 cm) tall and 1–3 feet (30–90 cm) wide. Best suited to USDA Zones 3–9, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and becomes increasingly drought tolerant once established. Established plants can tolerate summer temperatures around 95–105°F (35–41°C) and winter temperatures near -30 to -20°F (-34 to -29°C), depending on local conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Milkweed contains toxic cardiac glycosides and should be kept away from pets, livestock, and children.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A PACKET OF 25 SEEDS.
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a striking Western native prized for its large, soft-green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped pink to rosy-purple flowers. Native to much of the western United States and parts of Canada, it is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Its showy blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, while the foliage provides an important food source for monarch and other milkweed-associated caterpillars. Mature plants typically reach 2–5 feet (60–150 cm) tall and 1–3 feet (30–90 cm) wide. Best suited to USDA Zones 3–9, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and becomes increasingly drought tolerant once established. Established plants can tolerate summer temperatures around 95–105°F (35–41°C) and winter temperatures near -30 to -20°F (-34 to -29°C), depending on local conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Milkweed contains toxic cardiac glycosides and should be kept away from pets, livestock, and children.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A PACKET OF 25 SEEDS.
